Precision Tool Maker—Fixtures & Tooling Expert

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Employee Incentive Programs

Employee Reimbursement Programs

Tool, Shoe, and Safety Glasses reimbu

Uniform Service

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Chicopee seeks a Tool Maker to manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain precision tooling used in CNC operations. You will ensure tooling accuracy, reliability, and safety while supporting production and quality control.

The role requires reading drawings and GD&T, tooling selection, and performing fitting, grinding, and finishing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5 years tooling experience, and the ability to work at tight tolerances on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Tool Maker or skilled Machinist with tooling responsibilities.
• Experience working to tight tolerances of ±0.0001 inches or better.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, and modify fixtures, gauges, and special tooling.
• Machine tooling components using manual and/or CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment as applicable.
• Repair and improve existing tooling to restore dimensional accuracy and functionality.
• Support production and first-article jobs requiring custom or one-off tooling solutions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and GD&T requirements.
• Select appropriate materials, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Perform precision fitting, hand work, grinding, and finishing operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Programming, Quality, and Production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.
• Inspect tooling using precision measuring instruments and verify conformance to design requirements.
• Maintain tooling documentation and revision control as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards.

Skills

Manual machining

GD&T interpretation

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical certification

Tools

CNC machining

CAD (2D/3D)

Programming basics

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Chicopee seeks a Tool Maker to manufacture, modify, repair, and maintain precision tooling used in CNC operations. You will ensure tooling accuracy, reliability, and safety while supporting production and quality control.

The role requires reading drawings and GD&T, tooling selection, and performing fitting, grinding, and finishing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5 years tooling experience, and the ability to work at tight tolerances on-site